Moving a house is a long and tiring process. Generally we focus on the things to be done till the moving day and think that the process is complete. It is definitely not so. Once the movers bring all of your belongings to your new apartment, you have plenty of important details to sort through before you can actually feel at home.Figuring out, what to do first as you settle into a new home can feel overwhelming and exciting. Though there are no more deadlines to meet and you can set your new house at your own convenience and can arrange everything according to your own style, but still as soon as you will arrange the house as soon will you feel at home.
You can follow this post-moving checklist to settle in your new space soon:
Move-In Day Checklist:
- Make sure all your utilities including water, power, gas, cable, and internet are working fine.
- Inspect your belongings to make sure that everything has been delivered in safe conditions and nothing is damaged or broken.
- Inspect your apartment for any broken window panes or other items and report any damage to your apartment manager or agent so that you should not be hooked up for any damage.
- Count your boxes and make sure all your inventory has been delivered in proper condition.
- If anything is damaged or lost during the move, report it to your professional moving company.
- Unpack your box of essentials containing all your immediate requirements.
- Unpack towels and linens to start with the day.
- Most importantly, make your bed as you need a good night’s sleep to start a hectic day of arranging the house.
First Week Checklist:
- Though you might have got your apartment cleaned thoroughly before moving in, but still check the level of cleanliness and make sure every nook and corner of the house is cleaned.
- File all your moving paper work.
- Try to arrange all your furniture on the first day itself, it will give a proper look to your house and you will start feeling at home soon.
- Start unpacking room by room. Don’t rush to open all the boxes at once.
- Keep removing trash and boxes from your apartment as you unpack to maximize the flow of your house.
- Change your contact information with your bank.
- Send an address update to your family members and friends.
- Register your children at the school chosen already.
- Map out the easiest ways of commuting to your office and other important places.
- Search for a good grocery store, a general physician, and fun place near your house.
First Month Checklist:
Now, when almost all the unpacking is done and you are almost settled in your new home. Start a new life with all the positivity in your mind. Moving into an apartment is a great time to think and do something new and different. Decorate your new space as per your own choice and make it as comfortable as you want. Lastly, call all your favourite people and celebrate your move with a House Warming Party.
You can get a personalised moving checklist from the best moving companies and use it for your move. An after-the-move checklist helps you in easily settling down in the new location and ensure that you start your new life in the best way possible.
